While Drake might have done a lot to help elevate Toronto’s profile, there’s plenty of cool places for families to explore in “The 6ix.” Here’s six in The 6ix this crack team of travellers and Toronto locals (Conan, 11 and Read on! →

Montréal’s mighty Saint Lawrence River is a landmark both quintessential in Canadian history and intrinsically linked to the city’s culture, health, beauty and livelihood. French explorer Jacques Cartier was the first European to visit the Saint Lawrence River and to Read on! →

History has been made many times over at Montreal’s illustrious Olympic Stadium or “The Big Owe” as it’s lovingly referred to, thanks to distinctive bagel shape (as a Montréaler would surely say) and reference to the 1976 Olympics. The celebrated Read on! →

Growing up, I never much fancied the idea of travel. I was – and, in many regards, still am – a creature of habit, of comfort, and of home. I would wonder, out loud and in private: why propel yourself Read on! →

I’m so excited. Starting in June, my past meets my present. It’s then I will get to combine my love of gymnastics, travel and writing for a series of brief blog posts based on famous Montréal landmarks. This series will Read on! →

Recently, I had the grand opportunity to do something I have always wanted to do — ride the rails on Saskatchewan’s only full service tourist train in Ogema. And, I got to do this alongside fellow travel writers including dear Read on! →

Who is Travel & Happiness?

Jenn Smith Nelson

Writer, Photographer, Adventurer & Bird Watcher

A dreamer chasing experiences that create joy, gratitude and wisdom. An explorer, yet passionate lover of home. A mom who hopes through travel, her children will gain an unquenchable thirst for adventure, empathy for all things big and small, and the confidence to one day, venture independently. A wildlife lover and advocate. Another soul on a happiness mission.